Gang-Prevention Field Specialist

Volunteers of America Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Community Intervention Worker to serve as a liaison between youth, adults and the community, reducing gang violence and delivering Transitional Client Services. The role relies on strong ties to the local community and familiarity with local gang culture.

The CIW will work on-site, assess clients, plan services, and coordinate with partners such as WorkSource, YouthSource and FamilySource to connect participants with needed resources.

Qualifications

• ,Must pass fingerprint clearance and background checks.
• 3 years' experience with at-risk families/individuals or gang population.
• Ability to work with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients.
• On-site requirement: report to work on-site daily.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment/case planning and deliver Transitional Client Services.
• Engage gang-involved youth/young adults aged 14-25 in GRYD Zone.
• Maintain a caseload: 11 FCM clients and 5 TCS clients.
• Conduct fieldwork to connect clients with WorkSource, YouthSource and FamilySource.
• Follow all phases of case management using SET and ETO.
• Meet weekly with Case Managers and participate in GRYD events.
• Plan gang-reduction activities and coordinate with LAPD/GRYD Office.

Skills

De-escalation

Community engagement

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Tools

GRYD Model of practice

ETO Database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Community Intervention Worker to serve as a liaison between youth, adults and the community, reducing gang violence and delivering Transitional Client Services. The role relies on strong ties to the local community and familiarity with local gang culture.

The CIW will work on-site, assess clients, plan services, and coordinate with partners such as WorkSource, YouthSource and FamilySource to connect participants with needed resources.